Bridger Elementary School

7910 Se Market St
Portland, OR 97215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Bridger Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
This chart display total students of Bridger Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Bridger Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Bridger Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Bridger Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Bridger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridger Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#470 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Bridger Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
31%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bridger Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Bridger Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
45%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bridger Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Bridger Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bridger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridger Elementary School's ranking?
Bridger Elementary School is ranked #470 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bridger Elementary School often compared to?
Bridger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marysville Elementary School, Creative Science School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bridger Elementary School?
335 students attend Bridger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bridger Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridger Elementary School?
Bridger Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridger Elementary School offer ?
Bridger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bridger Elementary School part of?
Bridger Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Bridger Elementary School located?
Bridger Elementary School is located in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Montavilla.

School Reviews

5   6/23/2017
Highly recommend the school. Great teachers.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lou

Review Bridger Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle
Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle
A possible school bus strike in New York City may leave more than 150,000 students scrambling for a ride to school.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Quick Links